CONSUMER PRICE INDEX Economic Trends in the Republic of Korea, July 2026 (Not seasonally adjusted, year-on-year) Consumer Price Index (CPI) (All items) +2.8% Core CPI: +2.6% (All items less food and energy) Monthly Figures May 2026 +3.1% Core CPI: +2.5% June 2026 +3.2% Core CPI: +2.5% CPI Inflation Rates All items Core CPI Dec 25 Jan 26 Feb 26 Mar 26 Apr 26 May 26 Jun 26 Jul 26 All items: +2.8% Core CPI: +2.6% Consumer Price Index by Expenditure Category Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages: +0.9% Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco: +0.2% Clothing & Footwear: +2.8% Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels: +1.8% Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Maintenance: +3.0% Health: +1.6% Transport: +7.7% Communication: +0.7% Recreation & Culture: +5.5% Education: +1.3% Restaurants & Hotels: +2.8% Miscellaneous Goods & Services: +4.4% Ministry of Economy and Finance Source: Ministry of Data and Statistics